A magician’s job is to overstimulate the senses so that your brain is incapable of noticing the method that makes the magic work. The funny thing is that we do this to our own selves everyday. And this is getting in the way of a fulfilling life.

“Wasted” time is, in fact, highly fulfilling and necessary… We should embrace these moments, and see them as what they are: time well spent.

It’s nice to know I’m in good company. Here’s a breakdown of historical figures who flourished by scheduling more “nothing” time.

We’ve come to believe that world-class performance comes after 10,000 hours of practice. But that’s wrong. It comes after 10,000 hours of deliberate practice, 12,500 hours of deliberate rest, and 30,000 hours of sleep.

What do you think of nothing?

Me doing nothing in Sydney, Australia

So how about you? When’s your next nothing? Is it a time you’ve scheduled or a place you’ll go?

No matter how tempting it may be to do something, it’s equally as important do nothing. I hope this memo helps you do it well.

Reply to this e-mail and share your thoughts with me…tell me what you’re up to, especially if it’s nothing.